Tuesday, February 24, 2015

The Poor in Spirit

The Poor in Spirit

Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Those who are poor in spirit know that they have not achieved moral excellence

Those who are poor in spirit recognize their need for salvation

Those who are poor in spirit cast themselves upon God’s compassion.

Triumph through Songs in the Night

Job 35:10 But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night,

Songs serve as a release from sorrow

Songs help us to visualize things as they ought to be

Songs help us to endure until the morning comes

The Confessions of Job

Job 42:1 Then Job replied to the LORD:

I know that God can do all things

I have talked too much for my own good

I abhor myself for my lack of faith

Eternal Security with God

Matthew 6:28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.

Eternal security is based on:

The acceptance of Christ as our Savior

The belief that good will triumph over evil

The assurance that God will keep his word

Psalm 30:5

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Thoughts on Today's Verse....

God is the God of all comfort (see 2 Cor. 1). Even when he deals harshly with our sin and rebellion, it is for our good. It will last only a short while and then it gives way to rejoicing. If you are in a time of discipline or facing the cruel consequences of sin, please don't give up. Morning will come, and on that dawn will come God's grace. It's more than worth the wait!

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